备考2023年高考英语二轮专题:阅读理解(体育)一、阅读理解(共39题;共78分)阅读理解Cheerleading is the fastest growing women's sport, yet many Americans think it can't satisfy the standards and qualifications of a sport. In addition, they fail to distinguish between sideline cheerleaders and competitive ones. Sideline cheerleaders' main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, it is true of competitive cheerleading.Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. Cheerleaders must learn to fall and perform many complex actions, like lifts and tosses. This is where the "fliers" are thrown in the air, held by "bases" in different positions that require strength and cooperation with other teammates. The whole routine has to be completed in less than three minutes and 15 seconds and the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Just like gymnasts, they are awarded points for difficulty, technique, creativity and sharpness. Cheerleading is a team sport, so without cooperation, first place is out of reach.Cheerleading is the major cause of serious sports injuries to women due to the fact that cheerleaders always perform without any equipment to protect them. While many athletes in other sports are well protected, smiling cheerleaders are tossed into the air and fall down into the arms of trusted teammates. The fliers must remain tight all the time so that their bases can catch them safely. Because cheerleading is not recognized as a sport by many schools, proper equipment isn't provided to ensure safety. Therefore, more recognition of competitive cheerleading as a sport would decrease the number of injuries.Competitive cheerleading is a physical activity governed by rules under which a winner can be declared and its primary purpose is to compare the skills of participants. Hopefully, cheerleading will become as well-known a sport as football and basketball, and even appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports.1.(2分)What do many Americans think of cheerleading?A.It is aimed at cheering the audience.B.It focuses on strength and teamwork.C.It does no good to women's health.D.It fails to meet the criteria of a sport.2.(2分)What does the author mainly want to tell us in Paragraph 2?A.Competitive cheerleading is a team sport.B.Cheerleaders must train hard to win first place.C.There are no limits to competitive cheerleading.D.Strength is essential to competitive cheerleading.3.(2分)Why is it easy for cheerleaders to get seriously injured?A.They are not skillful in performance.B.They don't wear protective equipment.C.They are exposed to some dangers.D.They always perform various techniques.4.(2分)Which of the following is the author's opinion of cheerleading?A.It consumes a lot of energy and strength.B.It will become more famous than football.C.It is likely to become well known in future.D.It should be equipped with various purposes.阅读理解Girls should take part in competitive sport to build confidence, and the leaders of a group of girls' schools will argue this week. Helen Fraser, director of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), will tell the group that sport can help girls deal with failure."All girls, not just the sporty ones, should take physical exercise," Ms. Fraser says. Research that girls are far less active than boys is worrying, she argues. Ms. Fraser will tell the group that she supports "sport for all". "That's why I love it when our schools have A, B, C and D teams and beyond," she says.The GDST draws on research from the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation which suggests only a quarter of girls in England meet basic levels of activity each week. One in five girls do no activity at all, twice the proportion of boys, the research suggests.Ms. Fraser says other research suggests that more than 80% of women business leaders played sports while growing up. She uses the examples of former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who once was a skater and tennis player, and the head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, who was in the French national swimming team. Ms. Fraser says Olympic medallists like Jessica Ennis and Katherine Grainger are excellent role models for young women but says women's sport needs more money and more news reports.Valerie Dunsford, head of Sheffield High School for Girls, part of GDST, said it was important to offer alarge number of sports to attract different types of girls. "Not everyone wants to be out playing the hockey." said Ms. Dunsford.5.(2分)Which of the following ideas would Ms. Fraser agree with?A.Boys are born to be sport lovers.B.Girls are less confident than boys.C.More should be done to make girls do sports.D.Those taking part in the sport are always successes.6.(2分)What's the proportion of boys who never take exercise?A.1/10.B.1/5.C.1/4D.2/5.7.(2分)Ms. Fraser mentions those famous women to show__________.A.hard work will pay offB.it's not easy to be greatC.sport can help girls to succeedD.it's necessary to balance work and sport8.(2分)What's the purpose of the text?A.To explain the key to success.B.To show the importance of sport.C.To introduce more sports to girls.D.To encourage more girls to do sports.阅读理解I recall when I was a young girl back in Canada, I was sitting and watching a baseball game on TV with my father and we started to debate the importance of sports. Different from my father, I argued with all the overconfidence of a teenager that sports is more than just a hobby to keep us physically healthy and went as far as claiming that "There would be more wars if we didn't have sports!"As an adult, my teenage tendencies of exaggeration (夸张)may have faded but I still firmly believe that sports is more than just a hobby for both participants and audience. The challenging times we are all living through right now with coronavirus is proof to this. The effect of cancelling all sports from professional leagues right down to amateur budding athletic programs, can be felt by millions of people worldwide. To many the social emotional impact is stronger than the physical. The loss of the sense of community, of belonging, and of an extended family is real for many girls, boys, men and women everywhere. Others arefeeling physical challenges as well as they are struggling to stay active during these times.But the human race is incredible and adaptable in tough situations, and sports once again is playing a role. Sports teams are staying in touch online and are a source of much needed support, love and laughter in these times. So many professional athletes are playing vital roles through this crisis by sharing their messages of support and at times, making valuable monetary donations to the cause. Even in areas of isolation, people are coming out on their balconies and leading their neighbours through a workout programme to help them stay active. Others are turning to online workout programmes to follow. Once again, sports is finding its way.So, in challenging times such as now, people are still empowered to continue their sports journey and stay strong and healthy.9.(2分)What may the author's father agree about sports?A.It is a personal hobby.B.It boosts confidence.C.It affects social relations.D.It helps avoid wars.10.(2分)How does life without sports affect people?A.They lack family connection.B.They have lost their hobbies.C.They feel bored more than lonely.D.They suffer both in body and mind.11.(2分)How do isolated people respond to the tough situations?A.Struggle to be athletes.B.Try to stay physically active.C.Make donations to good causes.D.Design new sports programmes.12.(2分)What is the best title?A.Sports reduces risks in our livesB.Sports continues to offer strengthC.Sports makes the impossible possibleD.Sports has new functions in the pandemic阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your choice of sport might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep itscourses(球场)in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in so me local areas.There are many environment friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms". They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.13.(2分)What do we know about golf from the passage?A.It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B.It causes water shortages around the world.C.It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.D.It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.14.(2分)The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _______.A.it is an outdoor sport B.it improves our healthC.it uses fewer resources D.it is recommended by experts15.(2分)Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A.Cycling around a lake.B.Motor racing in the desert.C.Playing basketball in a club.D.Swimming in a sports center.16.(2分)The author writes the passage to _______.A.show us the function of major sportsB.encourage us to go in for green sportsC.discuss the major influence of popular sportsD.introduce different types of environment friendly sports阅读理解It's summertime. That means long hot days, no school— and summer camps. Lots of kids spend at leastsome of the summer at camps. Some kids spend the whole year playing one sport. And what do they do during the summer? They go to a camp and keep playing that sport. So what's wrong with that?A study published in the journal Sports Health found that "for most sports, there is no evidence that intense (集中的) training and playing one sport before 13 or 14 are necessary to achieve elite (精英的)status." How big is the risk of injury if you specialize in one sport? A Loyola University Chicago study of 1, 200 youth athletes found that kids who specialized in one sport were 70 percent to 93 percent more likely to be injured than multi-sport athletes. That's a lot. Kids who specialize in one sport also get burned out. An Ohio State University study found that kids who played a single sport were more likely to quit their sport and be physically inactive as adults.But don't you have to specialize in one sport when you're a kid to have a chance to play in college or be a professional? No! Sorry, but I have to talk about another study. This one was a survey of college athletes by the American Society of Sports Medicine. The study found that 88 percent of college athletes played more than one sport when they were kids.Look at this year's National Football League(NFL) draft, 26 of the 31 first- round picks, including Jared Goff, the player drafted ahead of all the others, had been multi-sport athletes in high school, according to Tracking Football. It wasn't just the first round: 224 of the 256 draft picks had played more than one sport in high school. More than a third of the drafted players were three-sport athletes.So if you are a year-round baseball kid, try soccer this summer. It will get you into great shape and help you move your feet in the field. Or if you're a soccer kid, try tennis or rock climbing. Have some fun, and try something new. It's summertime.17.(2分)What's the purpose of the author writing the text?A.To invite more kids to play sports.B.To inspire kids to play sports for fun.C.To encourage kids to try more types of sports.D.To give kids advice on becoming professional athletes.18.(2分)What has the study in Sports Health found?A.Playing one sport is suitable for adults.B.Too much training doesn't lift sport spirits.C.70%-93% kids get injuries from playing sports.D.Kids' sport specialization doesn't promise future success.19.(2分)What can we learn about NFL drafted players?A.Most of them were multi-sport players.B.They are college students.C.They are professional athletes.D.Most of them were summer-camping lovers.20.(2分)Which of the following shows the structure of the text? (P—paragraph )A.B.C.D.阅读理解The health benefits of staying active are already well-known. It can help you manage weight, keep blood sugar levels down and reduce risk factors for heart disease.Now, a new study suggests that regularly playing sports, especially badminton or tennis, is not only healthy but also reduces your risk of death, at any age, by approximately 50%. This is a big scale population study to explore the health benefits of sports in terms of death rate. The study evaluated responses from 80, 306 adults aged 30 and above in England and Scotland, who were surveyed about their health, lifestyle and exercise patterns.After adjusting factors such as age, sex, weight, smoking habits, alcohol use, education and other forms of exercise besides the named sports, the researchers compared the risk of death among people who took part in a sport to those who didn't. The percentage of reduced risk of death was found to be: 47% for racket(球拍)sports, 28% for swimming and 15% for cycling.In addition to this, the study didn't find any significant reduction in the risk for sports like running and football. The findings also exposed that over 44% of the participants met the guidelines for the recommended exercise levels to stay fit and healthy, which amounts to 150 minutes of moderate(适度的) physical activity in a week.Does this mean you stop running or playing football and switch to tennis instead? Every kind of sport and physical activity has different physical, social and mental benefits attached to it. The apparent lack ofbenefits of running and football could result from several variables that were not taken into account.Being active helps you feel happier and live longer. So, the most important step is to take part in any kind of sport that you are likely to enjoy and follow in the long term.21.(2分)How is the study conducted?A.By doing comparative experiments.B.By analyzing previous data.C.By evaluating survey information.D.By tracking participants for a long time.22.(2分)What does the underlined part "the named sports" refer to?A.Ball sports.B.Racket sports.C.Individual sports.D.Traditional sports.23.(2分)What can we infer from paragraph 5?A.Few people will play football.B.Tennis will become more popular.C.The result of this study is wrong.D.The study needs to be further improved.24.(2分)What does the author advise people to do?A.Stick to any sport that you like.B.Play badminton and tennis only.C.Stop running and playing football.D.Do any sport according to guidelines.阅读理解Goa is the official holiday destination of India. It is just the one-stop destination to fulfill all your desires and there are endless things that you can do. Here is a list of adventure sports and activities that you must definitely try. So, take a look.ParasailingParasailing is one of the most famous adventure sports in Goa. Your parachute is attached to a motorboat and when the boat swings in with full momentum, you feel like you're flying like a bird.Cost: INR 1000 per personDuration: 5 —10 MinutesWater ScooterIf you are a fan of speed and thrill then this sport is just for you. Riding a water scooter through the blue waters of Goa is like a dream coming true and that is why you should not miss out on the opportunity of doing it.Cost: INR 200—300 per scooterDuration: About 20 minutesWindsurfingWindsurfing is a combination of both sailing and surfing and is again, one of the very famous sports around the north Goa region. And if you are facing any issues with the same you might join a surfing coaching for being an expert at this sport.Cost: INR 400—600Duration: 1—2 hoursWhite Water RaftingWhy is it an adventure sport that is loved by people across the country? This sport is easily doable and is less risky. Plus, it does not require a lot of training before actually taking up. People who come with less time in hand, find white water rafting as one of their most favourite sports in Goa.Cost: INR 1799 — 2499Duration: 2 — 3 hours25.(2分)Which will you try if you are a speed fan?A.Parasailing.B.Water Scooter.C.Windsurfing.D.White Water Surfing.26.(2分)What can you learn about Windsurfing?A.It lasts the longest hours.B.It's less demanding.C.It needs specific training.D.It's the cheapest.27.(2分)Why is White Water Rafting most popular?A.It's the most adventurous.B.It's least expensive.C.It's an aerial sport.D.It's easy to handle.阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。